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Plot Summary
Having been murdered by a mysterious assassin, Harry navigates the passages between the living and the dead; yet, once he returns to the world of the mortals, he suspects that being dead may have been a better situation. For now, he is no longer Harry Dresden, the renowned wizard of Chicago. No, he has become Winter Knight to Mab, Queen of Air and Darkness.
He has sworn his fidelity to Mab, who has fought for him for so long. Now that her word guides his actions, no matter the consequence of where to go or whom to kill, Harry is in dire straits, indeed.
Mab desires the impossible of this new Winter Knight: to murder an immortal. Trouble bubbles over when the growing threat of an unknown source of wizardry may again make the land of the dead look like a vacation paradise. What does this mean for Harry?
Surrounded by foes, Harry must unite his friends and circumvent the needless destruction of innocent souls. And he must discover how to break his fealty to Mab, so that she doesn't claim his very soul.
Jim Butcher was born in 1971 in Missouri. He is known for his fantasy series the Dresden Files. Introduced to the fantasy genre through his sisters when he was sick as a child, Butcher became entranced with the stories of Tolkien, Lloyd Alexander, and C.S. Lewis. He has a wife, a son, and a guard dog named Frostbite.
"When I open the CD box for the audio version, there were 15 discs. That tells me it's a long book. The story flew by. I try to limit my book listening to on the way to and fro' work otherwise I don't get much done. I couldn't do it. I went to bed each night listening to Harry and discovering new things about him and his friends. I get a little frustrated during a goo fight scene when new monsters are introduced or personal histories revealed. I often yell - get on with the battle! That's the joy however of the series. Yeah, Jim Butcher, get your pencils sharp and get the next book out! What is Molly going do? Her mother is going to kill Harry. So much to look forward to!"
— Susan (5 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
HARRY DRESDEN LIVES!!!
After being murdered by a mystery assailant, navigating his way through the realm between life and death, and being brought back to the mortal world, Harry realizes that maybe death wasn’t all that bad. Because he is no longer Harry Dresden, Chicago’s only professional wizard.
He is now Harry Dresden, Winter Knight to Mab, the Queen of Air and Darkness. After Harry had no choice but to swear his fealty, Mab wasn’t about to let something as petty as death steal away the prize she had sought for so long. And now, her word is his command, no matter what she wants him to do, no matter where she wants him to go, and no matter who she wants him to kill.
Guess which Mab wants first?
Of course, it won’t be an ordinary, everyday assassination. Mab wants her newest minion to pull off the impossible: kill an immortal. No problem there, right? And to make matters worse, there exists a growing threat to an unfathomable source of magic that could land Harry in the sort of trouble that will make death look like a holiday.
Beset by enemies new and old, Harry must gather his friends and allies, prevent the annihilation of countless innocents, and find a way out of his eternal subservience before his newfound powers claim the only thing he has left to call his own…His soul.
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“Harry Dresden has come a long way. From those long ago days when he was leading a (relatively) quiet life as a Windy City wizard, he has been murdered; revived; and now, in the fourteenth Dresden Files novel, has become the very reluctant servant/hired killer of Mab, the Queen of Air and Darkness. One of the most eagerly awaited installments of this bestseller series.”
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“Harry Dresden is alive!…Butcher’s latest installment in the Dresden Files series will keep readers invested from start to finish with lots of action and an ending that will have them craving the next title. With a colorful cast and laughs throughout, this series will appeal to readers interested in urban fantasy or Kim Harrison’s work. Though Butcher’s loyal fans will be craving this one, it is relatively easy for anyone to pick up and start the series with this book.”
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“[Butcher] plots a long, long game, beautifully integrating small elements from the very first installment onward and gradually revealing their significance.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Awards
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A USA Today bestseller
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
Cold Days Listener Reviews
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" this book embodies the change of the world. how we behave after a crucible in our lives. the importance of friends and family. "
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Lisa Presley, 7/14/2015
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" LOved it, cant wait to read more. "
— Tony, 2/2/2014 -
" Love all the Dresden books. I was happy with the characters that reappeared in this book and some surprises. "
— Margaret, 2/2/2014 -
" Fully enjoying how the scope of the series continues to satisfy with both a contained story and the progression of a plot that encompasses the entire series. "
— Ryan, 1/31/2014 -
" Another great book in the Dresden series. I will just say that things are getting EPIC in this series with a lot of great adventures. "
— Jason, 1/27/2014 -
" Despite the plethora of explanations, which I didn't need because I've already read most of this series, I enjoyed this. "
— Tricia, 1/22/2014 -
" Read it in two days, it was completely addictive. I loved the moral judgements he was faced with and how it all fell out. I loved that while many things are explained, many more are brought up and now I am wondering if I missed something. Starborn? Anyone else catch that? I'm waiting on the audio book to come out at the library because now even when I read Harry, it's Marsders voice in my head. I need to reread because I plowed through it so fast I know I missed a lot of nuances. Bring on the audio, and long live Harry Dresden, my fiction wizard boyfriend. :) "
— Jennifer, 1/22/2014 -
" Woah! Dresden is back with a vengeance. This is a helluva good ride and lots of new issues coming to light and the ending. Still rocked back on my heels by that one. Damn you Butcher, hurry up. :) "
— Jason, 1/22/2014 -
" Great book! Always enjoy reading the Dresden books. "
— Lisa, 12/19/2013 -
" Certainly a lot better than the previous book, now I just need to wait for later this year when book 15 gets published. "
— Brent, 7/1/2013 -
" Rousing, roiling fun; hard to put down. In this case, Harry begins to see a single enemy behind everything that has attacked him. Closer to CHANGES than to GHOST STORY, this book begins to set up an eventual climax for the series. All the favorites are there, including Mouse. "
— Roy, 6/30/2013 -
" Best book I have ever read. "
— Steve, 6/9/2013 -
" I can't contain my tears. Holy chiz. "
— Raven, 5/22/2013 -
" Like the rest of the Dresden series, this is just a lot of fun. "
— Neil, 4/7/2013 -
" You can't go wrong with a supernatural attack on an island outside Chicago to the ear splitting soundtrack of Queen's We will Rock You. It was a fun book. "
— John, 3/6/2013 -
" I was sold at Harry Dresden vs. Kris Kringle "
— Stephen, 2/27/2013 -
" I always love the Harry Dresden, Chicago wizard, books. This was an exciting tale, and moved forward the characters' lives. "
— Tasula, 1/22/2013 -
" Not his best. Good twist ending. Found myself not caring as much about characters or threat. Wonder if he's got any more good ideas for books or if he's tired of Dresden. "
— Nadine, 12/28/2012 -
" Ahhh! Harry Dresden is back!! "
— Denise, 11/26/2012
About Jim Butcher
Jim Butcher is a martial arts enthusiast whose résumé includes a long list of skills rendered obsolete at least two hundred years ago. He turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have driven him insane. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and the Cinder Spires novels.
About James Marsters
James Marsters, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, graduated from Davis High School and attended Juilliard, the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and the American Conservatory Theatre. After spending ten years doing stage work, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. He got his big break as Spike in Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He is also a talented musician; his band Ghost of the Robot has released three albums: Mad Brilliant, B-Sider, and Murphy’s Law.